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by Harold
Thu May 09, 2019 12:59 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Handbrake cables perished after 6 months
Replies: 3
Views: 1316

Re: Handbrake cables perished after 6 months

Are the blue print ones any better? Mr2 Ben has them on his site.
by Harold
Thu May 09, 2019 12:00 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Handbrake cables perished after 6 months
Replies: 3
Views: 1316

Handbrake cables perished after 6 months

Hello chaps, Last October I changed both left and right handbrake cables, but now after 6 months I noticed that the rubber boots on both had completely perished and the o/s cable is seized, I was very careful when replacing them and am certain that I didn't make a mistake. But this seems odd, parts ...
by Harold
Sun May 07, 2017 11:31 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Coolant change - how far do you go?
Replies: 6
Views: 1450

Coolant change - how far do you go?

Hello chaps, I need to change my coolant in the next couple of weeks, and I'm curious as to how thoroughly everyone else does it. I'm aware of the two drain screws on the pipes underneath the car and the drain on the engine, and of course the one underneath the rad and perhaps even flushing the heat...
by Harold
Tue Apr 25, 2017 7:19 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Rear brake calipers
Replies: 12
Views: 1056

Re: Rear brake calipers

Bigg red had one pair left in stock, thanks for the advice all.
by Harold
Mon Apr 24, 2017 6:31 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Rear brake calipers
Replies: 12
Views: 1056

Re: Rear brake calipers

benjo wrote:Try big red :thumleft:


Have already looked at them, unfortunately you have to send them your calipers to be rebuilt.
by Harold
Sun Apr 23, 2017 5:21 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Rear brake calipers
Replies: 12
Views: 1056

Rear brake calipers

Does anyone know of a site with Rev 3 rear calipers in stock that aren't ridiculously expensive? Brakeparts.co.uk are well priced but one is out of stock, and most other part suppliers are either out of stock, very expensive or want you to send your calipers off first. Trouble is my car is my daily ...
by Harold
Mon Feb 27, 2017 1:34 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Wheel offset query
Replies: 23
Views: 2938

Re: Wheel offset query

Update, took a wheel off and the wheels are 16x8JJ et35, given that my car is only lowered by 20mm does anyone think this will cause any rubbing issues?
by Harold
Sat Feb 25, 2017 10:27 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Wheel offset query
Replies: 23
Views: 2938

Re: Wheel offset query

225/50R16s look like balloons. I don't generally care how they look, as long as they're not silly big. I think the modern trend for super low profile, rubber band esque tyres on giant rims look bloody silly. And if they give a more comfy ride then all the better. It was more me being a bit anal and...
by Harold
Wed Feb 22, 2017 6:53 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Wheel offset query
Replies: 23
Views: 2938

Re: Wheel offset query

I had a very close look on the inside of the rim and couldn't see any writing. Only this stamped on the outside of the rims. https://imgur.com/a/m53mZ I remember the advertisement for them stated that the offsets were in line with standard. Are 225/50/16 tyres generally ok, or is offset really a pro...
by Harold
Tue Feb 21, 2017 11:09 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Wheel offset query
Replies: 23
Views: 2938

Re: Wheel offset query

Thanks for the advice, I'll take a wheel off tomorrow and have a look.
by Harold
Tue Feb 21, 2017 10:56 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Wheel offset query
Replies: 23
Views: 2938

Re: Wheel offset query

My car is only lowered by around 20mm, but I don't know what the wheel offsets are.
I know how to measure it, but that seems to require a wheel with no tyre on.

Does anyone know the offsets for these wheels, or can tell me how to find out please?
by Harold
Tue Feb 21, 2017 9:10 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Wheel offset query
Replies: 23
Views: 2938

Wheel offset query

Hello chaps, The time for new rear tyres is approaching and the selection available in 225/45/16 is fairly poor and expensive. I don't particularly rate the T1-R so do not want that, but I also don't ever track my car or do as much hooning as I'd like, so the extreme options don't seem particularly ...
by Harold
Wed Nov 18, 2015 7:48 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Wheel Alignment / Vibrator Issues
Replies: 30
Views: 2106

Re: Wheel Alignment / Vibrator Issues

Are the wheels and tyres new to you? It could be the tyres themselves if so. I had a similar problem with wheel vibration, after I bought a new set of wheels with used tyres on. The tyres were a good brand and had a decent amount of tread left so I left them on. Bad vibration between 65-80, and trie...
by Harold
Mon Oct 05, 2015 7:09 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Brake calipers
Replies: 12
Views: 816

Re: Brake calipers

Mine were done on ebay .. quick turnaround :thumleft: LOL That's about as useful as "mine were done on the internet" :mrgreen: Brakes International are pretty good :thumleft: Peter at Sbits used to do them at one point, not sure if he still does. Ow yeah lol a link would of helped #-o .. ...
by Harold
Sun Oct 04, 2015 9:36 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Brake calipers
Replies: 12
Views: 816

Re: Brake calipers

Chumbaside wrote:I can throughly recommend BiggRed. They supply off the shelf, you return yours and they return your deposit. You can have a choice of colour too if that's your thing!

www.biggred.co.uk


I did have a look at them, but seems the online shop is down tonight, will check back tomorrow.
by Harold
Sun Oct 04, 2015 8:24 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Brake calipers
Replies: 12
Views: 816

Re: Brake calipers

Mine were done on ebay .. quick turnaround :thumleft: Thanks bud, have been looking at brakes international. Will check eBay also. Are refurb calipers usually supplied with bleed nipples? The picture of the calipers on brakesint shows it with a nipple, but they also have it as a separate listing.
by Harold
Sun Oct 04, 2015 6:32 pm
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: Brake calipers
Replies: 12
Views: 816

Brake calipers

Hello chaps,

Where's the best place for calipers these days?

My fronts are knackered, pistons very rusty, sticking and one of the seals is weeping. Not interested in rebuilding them myself, just want a quality refurbished set.

Thanks.
by Harold
Sun Aug 24, 2014 1:16 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: A farting issue
Replies: 6
Views: 443

Re: A farting issue

well if you've had the belts changed then they must have removed a few induction pipes so the obv place to start is there and check every clamp / pipe is as it should be. The std airbox setup does muffle a lot of noises esp intake whistling and the actual BOV in operation after a hard throttle clos...
by Harold
Sun Aug 24, 2014 12:52 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: A farting issue
Replies: 6
Views: 443

Re: A farting issue

the goose honk!! Perfectly normal lol. I get it on my rev3, think it's related to the std BOV and the way it works, boosting harder the noise goes away as does lifting off but who does that eh :twisted: . Just turn and look at your passenger in a disgusted manner and carry on driving :mrgreen: It i...
by Harold
Sun Aug 24, 2014 12:04 am
Forum: MR2 MK2 1990 - 1999 NA & Turbo
Topic: A farting issue
Replies: 6
Views: 443

A farting issue

Hello chaps, I do indeed have a farting problem, well the noise anyway. Ever since I had my car taken to have all the belts changed, valve clearances adjusted etc there's been a very odd almost farting noise whenever I reach boost. It's not a constant noise and I can stop it by reducing throttle and...

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